Megeve, France
L'Alpaga
Contemporary alpine hamlet
Megeve, France
Renovated
2021
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe WellnessOutside the door
The house
BeaumierContemporary alpine hamlet
Ten chalets form a modern hamlet at 1,100 metres, trading heavy alpine kitsch for mid-century warmth facing Mont Blanc.
What it’s good at
Notable
Ten timber-and-stone chalets filled with mid-century velvet furnishings and mountain views.
Notable
An outdoor wood-fired sauna and heated Scandinavian bath facing the Mont Blanc massif.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
We’ve seen some masterfully renovated Alpine chalets in our time on this earth, but nothing like Alpaga.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Megève's historic square sits a short drive downhill, where the hotel shuttle drops skiers directly at the Chamois gondola.
The rooms
Velvet headboards stand against pale timber walls, and private balconies look straight out at the surrounding peaks.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
The outdoor pool is heated to 30°C year-round. Inside, a dark slate plunge pool has massage jets.
The hot tub
A wooden Swedish hot tub sits on the deck, looking out toward the trees and snowy peaks.
At the table
Michelin-starred La Table de l'Alpaga serves alpine tasting menus, and the bistro dishes up Savoyard classics beside snow-covered slopes.
How it began
Built in 2010 to mirror a Savoyard hamlet, the property was overhauled in 2021 by design studio Charles & Co.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.